Registered Nurse- Surgical

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - South CanterburyTimaru HospitalPermanent 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight)Surgical ServicesProvide High-Quality Care and Make a Difference for Patients and WhānauHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu OraHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Ward team at Timaru Hospital on a permanent 0.9 FTE basis.As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, contemporary, patient-focused nursing care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Working alongside Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Allied Health professionals, and medical staff, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care and supporting positive outcomes for patients and whānau.This is a varied and rewarding role where you will care for patients throughout their surgical journey, applying evidence-based practice, building strong therapeutic relationships, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. You will be supported to further develop your clinical skills while contributing to quality initiatives and service improvements within Surgical Services.About the Team / Service / LocationSurgical Services at Timaru Hospital provides care to a diverse range of patients from across South Canterbury. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team environment where patient-centred care, professional development, and teamwork are highly valued.Based in the heart of South Canterbury, Timaru offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, lakes, mountains, skiing, hiking, and cycling. It's the perfect place to enjoy a rewarding nursing career while maintaining genuine work-life balance.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising CertificateA minimum of 12 months' post-graduate nursing experienceDemonstrated competency in surgical nursing practiceStrong clinical assessment and decision-making skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teamsThe ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload accordinglyA commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvementA positive, flexible, and solution-focused approachA commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for MāoriDesirablePrevious experience working within a surgical ward environmentMembership of a relevant professional nursing bodyExperience supporting quality improvement initiatives and professional development activitiesWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Salary RangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant collective agreement and salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.How to ApplyPlease apply for this vacancy online by clicking the Apply button.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz.If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.